Calling all dinosaur fans! These amazing Texas places will take you on a journey to the prehistoric world where you will get to see many dinosaur-related attractions and exhibits, such as life-size dinosaurs in natural habitats, fossil exhibitions, skeletons, and more! Kids will have so much fun learning about these prehistoric animals that walked our planet millions of years ago! Check out this list on the 15 places in Texas for kids who love dinosaurs!
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5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great place to see dinosaur exhibits and learn about the time when they walked the Earth! The Hall of Paleontology will amaze the entire family!2
2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science offers an entire hall of dinosaur history and amazing exhibits. You will get to learn about fossils, dinosaur life, see virtual paleo-habitats, and enjoy many other fun dino-related activities!3
1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
At the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, you will find DinoLabs&DinoDig where you will learn about dinosaurs, discover skeletons through technology, and even explore a replica field site! One of the many cool places in Texas for kids who love dinosaurs!4
2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Austin Nature and Science Center
Since 1960, the Austin Nature and Science Center has been a hub for interactive nature exhibits, educational programs, and fun outdoor activities.5
1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
Dinosaur World
Wander among hundreds of life-sized dinosaurs in a natural setting, enjoy interactive exhibits, and a dino-themed playground with slides, swings, and more! There’s also an interactive boneyard, the Prehistoric Museum, and more for the family to enjoy!6
893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, USA
Dinosaur Park
This incredible outdoor museum called the Dinosaur Park features realistic life-size dinosaur exhibits that show skin and color variations to give a better understanding of how they looked when they were alive.7
1 Nature Place, McKinney, Texas 75069, USA
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Check ‘’Dinosaur Live’’ at the Heard Natural Science Museum and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the trails. See the dinosaurs and hear them roar in one of the many cool places in Texas for kids who love dinosaurs!8
Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park, TX, USA
Big Bend National Park
At the Big Bend National Park, look for the Fossil Discovery Exhibit and experience the changes to Big Bend’s plants and animals through 130 million years of geologic time. Enjoy a trail to a panoramic view on your way!9
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Zilker Botanical Garden
Zilker Botanical Garden — located on 30 acres in Austin, Texas has often been called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”.10
3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
Witte Museum
Visit the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery at Witte Museum and learn about the animals that lived here more than 110 million years ago. Discover skeletons, footprints, and an amazing Dinosaur Lab where you can excavate dinosaur bones!11
267 Old San Antonio Road, Bandera, TX, USA
Bandera Natural History Museum
If you liked the movie ‘’Night at The Museum’’, you will recognize the life-size triceratops dinosaur skeleton reproduction used in the film. This, and 18 life-size dinosaurs, four-play stations is what you will find at The Bandera Natural History Museum.12
4831 FM2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, USA
The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country features over 200 dinosaur tracks and 28 separate trackways made 110 million years ago, and they are part of the upper Glen Rose Formation of the Early Cretaceous period, you will see model dinosaurs and hundreds of real tracks on your visit!13
1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Visit the place where, long ago, dinosaur left their footprints. Enjoy dinosaur tracks, explore trails, and enjoy wildlife viewing. There are many activities you can do with the family in this former dinosaur habitat!14
400 College Blvd, Clute, TX, USA
Brazosport Museum-Natural Science
Get close to raptors, allosaurus, a megalodon jaw, and other fossils at The Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. Learn about these fantastic animals through exhibits, objects, and more in one of the many cool places in Texas for kids who love dinosaurs!15
2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78705, USA